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Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city rebuilt after 1940, known for bold architecture, a huge harbour, the Cube Houses, a market hall and waterfront views.

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Rotterdam was bombed in May 1940 and rebuilt in a modern style, so it is unlike the old canal towns of the Netherlands: glass towers, bridges and daring architecture line the Nieuwe Maas river, which is crossed by the white Erasmus Bridge. It has Europe's largest seaport, and the harbour can be toured by boat. Delfshaven, a small quarter of old canals that survived the bombs, is where the Pilgrim Fathers left in 1620.

The Cube Houses, tilted yellow cubes by the architect Piet Blom, stand near the Markthal, an arched market hall whose ceiling is painted with giant fruit and flowers. The Euromast tower looks over the harbour, and the Van Nelle Factory, a glass-and-steel factory of the 1920s, is a World Heritage site. At Kinderdijk, about 15 kilometres east, nineteen windmills stand along the polder canals, and Delft, Gouda and The Hague are short train rides away.

Dutch classics such as herring with onions, bitterballen, stroopwafels and cheese from nearby Gouda are sold at the market and in the cafés, while Surinamese, Indonesian and Turkish kitchens reflect the city's mix of communities. Genever, the juniper spirit that gave gin its name, is distilled in neighbouring Schiedam. The wind off the North Sea keeps the climate mild.

  • Free cancellation on 94% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 17

Top 10 attractions in Rotterdam

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  1. Number 1

    Markthal (Market Hall)

    4.72k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Church of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)

    4.81k reviewsfrom $6
  4. Number 4

    Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Rotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)

    4.7940 reviewsfrom $7
  6. Number 6

    Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)

    4.7893 reviewsfrom $7
  7. Number 7

    Euromast

    4.7624 reviewsfrom $6
  8. Number 8

    Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)

    4.7391 reviewsfrom $6
  9. Number 9

    Windmills of Kinderdijk

    4.8317 reviewsfrom $6
  10. Number 10

    Maritime Museum Rotterdam

    4.9222 reviewsfrom $6

Day trips from Rotterdam

23

Museums and galleries in Rotterdam

6

Guided tours in Rotterdam

111

Walking and bike tours in Rotterdam

68

Food and drink experiences in Rotterdam

11

Family days and theme parks in Rotterdam

21

Shore excursions from Rotterdam

11

Go beyond Rotterdam

  1. Dordrecht · 19 km

    Van Gijn House (Huis Van Gijn)

    2 hr4.542 reviewsfrom $13
  2. Gouda · 19 km

    Museum Gouda

    2 hr4.7114 reviewsfrom $12
  3. Gouda · 19 km

    St. John's Church (Sint Janskerk)

    2 hr4.721 reviewsfrom $22
  4. The Hague · 21 km

    Royal Delft (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles)

    8 hr4.72k reviewsfrom $7
  5. The Hague · 21 km

    Peace Palace (Vredespaleis)

    7 hr, 10 min4.71k reviewsfrom $3
  6. Leiden · 27 km

    Wall Poems of Leiden

    2–3 hr4.023 reviewsfrom $13
  7. Leiden · 27 km

    Museum De Lakenhal

    2–3 hr3.921 reviewsfrom $11
  8. Utrecht · 48 km

    Dom Tower

    2 hr4.6391 reviewsfrom $3
  9. Utrecht · 48 km

    De Haar Castle (Kasteel de Haar)

    6 hr4.9166 reviewsfrom $140
  10. Haarlem · 53 km

    Teylers Museum

    1.5–2 hr4.5602 reviewsfrom $3
  11. Haarlem · 53 km

    Frans Hals Museum

    2 hr4.5556 reviewsfrom $5
  12. Amsterdam · 58 km

    Amstel River

    1 hr, 30 min4.8150k reviewsfrom $6

Questions about Rotterdam

What is there to do in Rotterdam?
We list 239 experiences in Rotterdam. The largest groups are city tours (48), day trips (23), attraction tickets (5).
What are the top attractions in Rotterdam?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Rotterdam are Markthal (Market Hall) , Church of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk), Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge), Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen).
What is the most popular experience in Rotterdam?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Rotterdam City Highlights & Harbour Cruise", rated 4.1 out of 5 from 463 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Rotterdam take?
The typical experience in Rotterdam lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 3.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Rotterdam?
The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 239 experiences we hold for Rotterdam. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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